by John Webb | Sep 9, 2018 | Caregiver, Dealing with Changes, Elderly, Nutrition, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
Help with Eating Eating is important because it can provide social time as well as nourishment for the body. With aging, some significant changes occur in the body, and these can cause problems with eating. Older people tend to have slower metabolisms and don’t...
by John Webb | Sep 2, 2018 | Elderly, Nutrition, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
Taste, Smell & Touch As people age, they experience changes in their ability to taste and smell, as well as their ability to detect heat, cold and pain. These changes can affect how well your family member eats and can result in some serious safety problems. Taste...
by John Webb | Aug 28, 2018 | Elderly, Hosptilization, Medical Practice, Physical and Mental Conditions of Aging
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITIONS OF AGING At any age, physical health has a strong impact on mental health. In later life, this association is even stronger because older adults typically have several chronic health conditions that can affect physical as well as mental...
by John Webb | May 7, 2018 | Home Health Care, Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance, Medication Therapy Management, Uncategorized
The American Geriatrics Society reports that over 30% of senior citizens respond adversely to their prescribed medications. Why? There are multiple reasons as to why, but the major one doesn’t lie in forgetfulness as so many have thought through the years. The...
by John Webb | May 5, 2018 | Hosptilization, Medical Practice, Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance
General Practitioners are consistently seeking ways to improve unbiased quality patient outcomes Patients can take charge of their medications, following tips and strategies shared with them by their medical provider. In fact, research carried out by the National...
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